Nebraska
Nebraska is one of 11 states in CSG’s Midwestern Legislative Conference. Our snapshot of Nebraska includes information on the state’s three branches of government: key leaders in the executive branch, a partisan breakdown of the legislature, term limits, an overview of the judicial branch, and more.
Tim Anderson serves as CSG Midwest liaison for Nebraska. Please contact Tim with any questions you have or research assistance you need.
Snapshot
Executive Branch
Governor | Jim Pillen |
Lieutenant Governor | Joe Kelly |
Secretary of State | Robert Evnen |
Attorney General | Mike Hilgers |
Treasurer | John Murante |
Auditor | Mike Foley |
Legislative Branch
Unicameral Legislature | |
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Seats: | 49 |
Average Constituency Size: | 40,031 (based on population figures from 2020 U.S. Census) |
Length of Term: | Four years |
Term Limit: | Two Consecutive terms, but may run again after sitting out four years |
Judicial Branch
Highest Court | Nebraska Supreme Court |
Chief Justice | Michael G. Heavican |
Number of Justices | 7 |
Method of Selection | Gubernatorial appointment from nominating commission |
Method of Retention | Retention election |
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